How do I identify the theme of a poem?
Help! I didn't understand what the teacher said.

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How do I identify the theme of a poem?
Help! I didn't understand what the teacher said.

anonymous · Answer

i tried understanding some poems. but i guess im just thinking too literally

anonymous · Answer

i think that's the tone you're saying, like, the poem is happy, depressed, nervous or what-not.

anonymous · Answer

To find a theme, just ask yourself what topic the poem is discussing. Common themes are death, religion, and love.

anonymous · Answer

hey, can i give you an example of a poem and tell me what the theme is?
because i can understand things better when demonstrated.

anonymous · Answer

sure

anonymous · Answer

hmm ok, gimme a sec to find a poem.

anonymous · Answer

anonymous · Answer

i would say the theme would be life because he is complaning about everything that is happening in his life

anonymous · Answer

OH!! LOL now i get it!

anonymous · Answer

so the theme is like the message of the poem?

anonymous · Answer

yes basically it is... its kind of like a moral but it is not telling you the whole story in a sumed up lesson.

anonymous · Answer

the theme is usually just one word like life, love, family , friendship

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thanks for your help.

anonymous · Answer

your welcome! :)